Any Singapore Ferrari owners?

r3kahsttub · Jun 15, 2011

Jon, congrats on the purchase! Looks really good; the Diablo has aged very, very well! Not too sure about the stickers, though... but if you had stealth stickers... hmmn.

Btw; yours reminds me of one that I saw online some time back (except without the wing, of course!)...
http://www.flickr.com/photos/klauskniehase/5536403277/in/photostream
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vex · Jun 15, 2011

just crawled back from island of the god(esse)s

good to be home swinging pricks with u boys

vex · Jun 15, 2011

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Ok lah.

Show you boys. I am officially a Lambo owner again & all black. Looks like I'm destined for black cars......so officially I'm the devil now.
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knew you couldn't get this orh gu off ur mind! sibey swee x2

yup, matt black the sv insignia!

asianbond · Jun 15, 2011

well done...to give you ideas I reupholster my former 97 SV to current LP640 look.

Alcantra diamond pattern stitch seat centers and roof with leather on the sides, very good workmanship in HK

I love the results.
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hackzi · Jun 15, 2011

Congrats Jon! You just had to have it ya!
I remember we were chatting about this awesome car at a porker drive not too far back. Enjoy in good health!

And oh....KEEP HER STOCK!

Harold · Jun 15, 2011

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Ok lah.

Show you boys. I am officially a Lambo owner again & all black. Looks like I'm destined for black cars......so officially I'm the devil now.

Not sure if you can call me a patient man but the story goes..... on the morning of 17th December 2010. I received an sms from my mate about this black Diablo for sale on Sgcarmart while I was overseas.

I was jubilant because as far as I know, there were only five known Diablos here. I test drove the Gold 6.0SE but found the Murcielago better & it was exported to Malaysia. Then the red one in Lengkee, the black one owned by an SQ pilot which was exported, the champagne #15 which went on to be facelifted (sad) and finally this mysterious black one which very few people have ever seen. So, it has to be this.

Anyway, I checked in. Called the no. who's the secretary and after some communication, I confirmed it without seeing it nor a test drive. A day later, the price went up by over 70% & non negotiable. To be fair, the advertised price was too cheap but I hit a wall, there was no way to contact the owner & even the service department of Lambo doesn't have his contact because the car was always sent in by the driver!

Why am I so desperate to have this car? The secretary knows nothing about this car & there are so many variants of Diablos so with the logcard, it says SV & manufactured in 2000. This is not an AWD but rear wheel drive & of course manual

This is the last of the true Italian Lamborghini after Audi tookover & the factory was puttting everything that's left to assemble & sell it. Each car is hand built so none have the same specs & performance, every car varied a little. It is the last of it's kind. A RWD V12 5.7L SV, SuperVeloce (you pronounce the last "ce" as "che" cos Italians pronounce "e" as "a") meaning superfast. It has a VVTI engine, uprated, facelifted cabin (inspired by Bang & Olufsen's sleek LEDs of period), upgraded brakes, 3pc polished lip wheels & black centres by OZ racing (Damn! this are the kind of wheels we lust for 911s), ABS but more importantly a fixed, open headlamps rather than the flips of yesteryears. (same lamp as the then Nissan 300ZX) Only the post '99 cars have it & this is a wingless RHD. Total production cars are just 100+ & less than probably 10 in RHD with this configuration. Total production of Diablos are 3000+

The factory produced the GT after this, a race sanctioned LHD only model, 83 made. Then the final 6.0VT, facelifted by Luc Donckerwolcke under watchful eyes of Audi. He would go on to design the "new" Murcielago.

The Diablo has the signature of old master on the body, Marcello Gandini.

So, I put the word out to anyone who could get me the deal but the owner would not budge.

I waited on the line patiently, several cars came & seduced me. GT3/RS, WRX type C, Evos, 911s, 575 & even a silver Mondial

Finally, 6 months later. This SV was traded in for the Lp670 SV Needless to say, I must have it. Like what Jeff said, "Hotel California" hahaha

Oh, actually. I have not even test drove it...... but this is probably the most expensive COEd car ever transacted. I must be nuts.....
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Congrats Jon. I actually saw this car sitting at Eurosport about a month ago. Amazingly parked next to a Gallardo it actually looks small!!! It really is a collectible car though.... wonderful stuff and congrats again!

Harold · Jun 15, 2011

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Guys, i'm thinking if i should update the tired cabin. Alcantara in the centre seats & partial door panels etc? Should I do color contrast stitches? I will keep it as original as possible & no diamond cross stitches this time.

ex-owner had this car for almost 9yrs & total mileage is under 10K km. Paint is immaculate. Am thinking if I should add the wing but it looks like a classic 911 as it is now.

I would like to add the SV stickers which were free options. Perhaps do a discreet matt black over the shiny body.

tyres are '04, like new but i'm thinking of Corsas on back order
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Sorry Jon, but the last thing you should be doing is altering the car, given its rarity. If you want to modify a car, get an Evo, GTR or new 911 or Gallardo. This car should be left utterly original. I can't think of a worse thing to do than to redo the interior and update the car with a wing etc.

Harold · Jun 15, 2011

Future ferrari collector said: ↑

I would agree with that, alcantara would not look quite right on a car of that period. As for the old leather, re-condition it but try to keep original if possible.
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Absolutely agree.

DouglasNg · Jun 15, 2011

SFchallenge said: ↑

Ok lah.

Show you boys. I am officially a Lambo owner again & all black. Looks like I'm destined for black cars......so officially I'm the devil now.

Not sure if you can call me a patient man but the story goes..... on the morning of 17th December 2010. I received an sms from my mate about this black Diablo for sale on Sgcarmart while I was overseas.

I was jubilant because as far as I know, there were only five known Diablos here. I test drove the Gold 6.0SE but found the Murcielago better & it was exported to Malaysia. Then the red one in Lengkee, the black one owned by an SQ pilot which was exported, the champagne #15 which went on to be facelifted (sad) and finally this mysterious black one which very few people have ever seen. So, it has to be this.

Anyway, I checked in. Called the no. who's the secretary and after some communication, I confirmed it without seeing it nor a test drive. A day later, the price went up by over 70% & non negotiable. To be fair, the advertised price was too cheap but I hit a wall, there was no way to contact the owner & even the service department of Lambo doesn't have his contact because the car was always sent in by the driver!

Why am I so desperate to have this car? The secretary knows nothing about this car & there are so many variants of Diablos so with the logcard, it says SV & manufactured in 2000. This is not an AWD but rear wheel drive & of course manual

This is the last of the true Italian Lamborghini after Audi tookover & the factory was puttting everything that's left to assemble & sell it. Each car is hand built so none have the same specs & performance, every car varied a little. It is the last of it's kind. A RWD V12 5.7L SV, SuperVeloce (you pronounce the last "ce" as "che" cos Italians pronounce "e" as "a") meaning superfast. It has a VVTI engine, uprated, facelifted cabin (inspired by Bang & Olufsen's sleek LEDs of period), upgraded brakes, 3pc polished lip wheels & black centres by OZ racing (Damn! this are the kind of wheels we lust for 911s), ABS but more importantly a fixed, open headlamps rather than the flips of yesteryears. (same lamp as the then Nissan 300ZX) Only the post '99 cars have it & this is a wingless RHD. Total production cars are just 100+ & less than probably 10 in RHD with this configuration. Total production of Diablos are 3000+

The factory produced the GT after this, a race sanctioned LHD only model, 83 made. Then the final 6.0VT, facelifted by Luc Donckerwolcke under watchful eyes of Audi. He would go on to design the "new" Murcielago.

The Diablo has the signature of old master on the body, Marcello Gandini.

So, I put the word out to anyone who could get me the deal but the owner would not budge.

I waited on the line patiently, several cars came & seduced me. GT3/RS, WRX type C, Evos, 911s, 575 & even a silver Mondial

Finally, 6 months later. This SV was traded in for the Lp670 SV Needless to say, I must have it. Like what Jeff said, "Hotel California" hahaha

Oh, actually. I have not even test drove it...... but this is probably the most expensive COEd car ever transacted. I must be nuts.....
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Jon, congrats! It's a magnificent car! Seems to be in excellent condition. Any engine work to do or it can be driven out like you've stolen it?

tuck · Jun 15, 2011

it001 said: ↑

I thought Ferrari fits Momo steering wheels on post 1983 models. And so i got a beautiful suede steering wheel off ebay but when i tried to install it we found it doesn't fit onto my 355. Mikimarketing doesn't have the adapter. Does anyone have any suggestions where I can get one? Ian.
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Ever considered re-wrapping your original wheel to alcantara?

Chanced upon a US company that specializes in re-upholstering steering wheels and a local company too. Not sure if they are good, but you may want to browse and see what they can do.

http://www.dallassteeringwheel.com

http://www.robson-design.com (saw this on bmw-sg forum, they look like they may do it)

Can also check with ngiam brothers. Look for Tommy.

tuck · Jun 15, 2011

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Unfortunately, I'll be out of town for several weeks so I'm choosing a special date to register it. Problem is I don't know where to hide/park it! Talking to the "hotel" to see if valet is possible there.

I've given up! all my cars are black now including my scooter. durghhh....

But I figured the diablo looks evil in black so I'd add discreet matt black SV stickers or lava orange! haha

Well, they actually have alcantara for Diablo in those years. The leather are a little wrinkled now as you can see & l like them fresh + tight

Was thinking of painting it to my fav metallic grey, lime green or even that taxi blue but nah. Better don't bastardise this car
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You wife doesn't know about you new toy again?!

Black's good, bro.... Black's good.

Who doesn't like them f+t?

Actually, that pic that you posted with the blue sv, the metallic silver beside it is absolutely stunning.

tuck · Jun 15, 2011

cka said: ↑

Congrats Jon, the perfect Lambo for you. You should find out the name of the owner and in 8 years time, pick up the LP 670 SV from him
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Yeah, especially if it's another 10k car

tuck · Jun 15, 2011

maxHP said: ↑

strange ... system says u have blocked private messaging ...
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Maybe it was setup to block your pms

tuck · Jun 15, 2011

SFchallenge said: ↑

Someone once said, we are all custodians of collector's cars, merely looking after it for the next owner
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Bro, you are too involved in your work lah... Sounds like the Patek ad

it001 · Jun 15, 2011

I found 2 Momo steering adapters. I have a non-airbag steering wheel but these are made for airbag ones, will they solve my problem? And why are the two so different but accomplish the same thing, which is the right one?

http://www.merlinmotorsport.co.uk/p9322/Momo-Steering-Boss-for-FERRARI-355-with-Airbag/product_info.html

http://www.hillengineering.co.uk/catalog/sws355b-p-239.html?osCsid=36d00a0cadf4aa7c03d300e495460e37

tuck · Jun 15, 2011

vex said: ↑

just crawled back from island of the god(esse)s

good to be home swinging pricks with u boys

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Any pics to brag???

K.D.K · Jun 15, 2011

SFchallenge said: ↑

Ok lah.

Why am I so desperate to have this car?
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Good Boy, its the only KDK approved car. Keep it in good condition for me

K.D.K · Jun 15, 2011

SFchallenge said: ↑

Guys, i'm thinking if i should update the tired cabin. Alcantara in the centre seats & partial door panels etc? Should I do color contrast stitches? I will keep it as original as possible & no diamond cross stitches this time.

ex-owner had this car for almost 9yrs & total mileage is under 10K km. Paint is immaculate. Am thinking if I should add the wing but it looks like a classic 911 as it is now.

I would like to add the SV stickers which were free options. Perhaps do a discreet matt black over the shiny body.

tyres are '04, like new but i'm thinking of Corsas on back order
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Dont mess with history/perfection. Leave it as it is, thats class.

K.D.K · Jun 15, 2011

cka said: ↑

Congrats Jon, the perfect Lambo for you. You should find out the name of the owner and in 8 years time, pick up the LP 670 SV from him
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wow thats harsh.

MaxPower · Jun 15, 2011

tuck said: ↑

Maybe it was setup to block your pms
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my pms?

dang ......

Future ferrari collector · Jun 15, 2011

it001 said: ↑

I found 2 Momo steering adapters. I have a non-airbag steering wheel but these are made for airbag ones, will they solve my problem? And why are the two so different but accomplish the same thing, which is the right one?

http://www.merlinmotorsport.co.uk/p9322/Momo-Steering-Boss-for-FERRARI-355-with-Airbag/product_info.html

http://www.hillengineering.co.uk/catalog/sws355b-p-239.html?osCsid=36d00a0cadf4aa7c03d300e495460e37
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Email Dawn, [email protected]. She is the accounts person but she will re-direct your questions to the engineers if you ask her. Paul is the owner of Hill but I don't have his email.

lung7707 · Jun 15, 2011

winkelhock said: ↑

Hi Lung,

Can you pls advice where shall i enquire the PSS from? Thank you.
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I went to Hurry Tire next to Serene Center.

MaxPower · Jun 15, 2011

lung7707 said: ↑

I went to Hurry Tire next to Serene Center.
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can try chin wah too ... speak to wendy ...

nicholastan · Jun 15, 2011

beautiful SV.....i love it!

congrats

Maserati GranTurismo S · Jun 15, 2011

SFchallenge said: ↑

Ok lah.

Show you boys. I am officially a Lambo owner again & all black. Looks like I'm destined for black cars......so officially I'm the devil now.
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Congrats Jon!! To think you almost got it, then it was gone and now it finally ended up in your hands!

I think you should leave it stock without the SV sticker or spoiler. It looks eerily menancing stock in black.

Can't wait to see you drive this beauty on the next drive!

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